# Ingenio: Information technology & services, San Francisco, United States

> Ingenio: Ingenio, based in San Francisco, California, is a prominent knowledge-commerce platform that connects individuals seeking advice and support with a...

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/ingenio (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Ingenio

Ingenio, based in San Francisco, California, is a prominent knowledge-commerce platform that connects individuals seeking advice and support with a community of vetted advisors, co

Funding reported Last round: Private Equity

Information technology & services San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1999 27 years old
- **Team:** 250 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $423M in dollars
- **Last round:** Private Equity Aug 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Ingenio has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Ingenio

Ingenio, based in San Francisco, California, is a prominent knowledge-commerce platform that connects individuals seeking advice and support with a community of vetted advisors, co

aches, and counselors. Founded in 1999, Ingenio has established itself as a leader in spiritual and emotional guidance in the United States. The company operates a two-sided marketplace, facilitating secure interactions between advice-seekers and providers through various communication channels, including phone, chat, and web. Ingenio offers a wide range of services, including spiritual guidance, life and relationship coaching, professional advice, and educational consulting. Its portfolio includes 21 marketplace brands, such as Keen and Purple Garden, and it operates one of the largest astrology media companies globally, reaching millions of users each month. With a focus on empowering individuals to lead happier lives, Ingenio leverages proprietary technology to enhance real-time communication and monetization for advisors, ensuring a trusted environment for personal advice and wellness.

## What company datasets say Ingenio raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$423M** in dollars

Last round **Private Equity**

Last round size **$232M**

Last round date **Aug 2021**

## Founders and team

From Ingenio's own website: 5 on the team.

- **Alice Song** President, US Marketplace
- **Laura Walsh** CEO, Ingenio
- **Ariana Hellebuyck** Chief Marketing Officer
- **Dennis Barrett** Chief Financial Officer
- **Tamara Cooksey** Chief People Officer

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Tregaron Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tregaron-capital)

Each firm lists Ingenio on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

psychic readings mindfulness tools relationship insights mindfulness training programs well-being tools mental clarity empathy-driven platform consumers manifestation techniques alternative healing emotional and spiritual health intuitive insights mindfulness and self-care spiritual advisors psychic development meditation app

Built with from their website

Azure Devops Docker Google Tag Manager Amazon CloudFront Canva Google Sheets Tableau Atlassian LiveRamp DNS Made Easy

+8 more

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61169, 51621, 81299, SIC 7999
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $18M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/ingenio-b8d941f331)

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired [AT&T](https://millionrounds.com/fund/at-and-t) undisclosed Nov 2007

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